Automatic dirigible light-support.



J. P. KE'NDRICK. AUTOMATIC DIRIGIBLE LIGHT SUPPORT; APPLICATION FILEDAUG-20. 1914- Patented May'22, 1917.

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JAMES 1?. KENDRICK, OF FAYETTE, MISSOURI.

AUTOMATIC DIRIGIBLE LIGHT-SUPPORT.

Application filed August 20, 1914.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JAMEs a citizen of the United States, Fayette, inthe county of Howard and'State of Missouri, have invented certain newand useful Improvements in Automatic Dirigible Light-Supports, of whichthe following is a specification.

This invention relates to illumination and more specifically toautomatic dirigible light supports.

The object of my invention is to automatically control the movement ofthe lamps of an automobile so that the rays therefrom will light thetrack in the precise direction in which the automobile is proceeding,

whether going around a curveor traveling in a straight line. Theadvantage thus gained tends to minimize the liability to accidents sooften due to the stationary light supports which do not light the roadahead when proceeding around a curve. My evice is simple in constructionand may be applied to any make of automobile without altering the formof construction 0 the arts. p Other objects of this invention not atthis time more particularly enumerated, will be clearly understood fromthe detailed description and drawings forming a part of thisspecification.

Furthermore, this invention consists in the novel arrangement andcombination of parts moreparticularly described in the followingspecification and embodied in the claim appended hereunto of thisapplication. I 7

Referring now to the drawings which are merely illustrative of myinvention Figure 1 is a front elevation of my device applied, while Fig.2 is a side elevation of the same. Fig. 3 is a fragmental cross-sectionof the pivotal point 10, looking in the direction of while Fig. 4: is afragmental section of the bracket projecting from the hood of anautomobile to which .the'bifurcated lamp support is pivotally mounted.

Referring further to the drawings, wherein similar reference charactersdesignate similar parts throughout the respective views, 1 designatesthe pivoted hub at the ends of the front axle of an automobile, uponeach of which is fixedly mounted a forwardly Specification of LettersPatent.

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Patented May 22, 1917.

Serial No. 857,721.

extending rod 2. Pivotally mounted at 3 at both ends to the free end ofsaid rods 2 is a cross-rod l. Fixedly mounted upon said cross rod 4, inspaced apart relation, are two upright rods 5 braced-preferably bybracket rods 6. A second cross rod 7 parallel to the cross rod 4, isfixedly mounted to the upper ends of upright rods 5, said rod 7 beingadapted to extend across the front of an automobile to a point oppositethe lamp supports 8 thereof. Rearwardly extending con necting rods 9 arepivotally mounted at 10 at one end thereof to each rod 7 and are fixedlymounted at the other end to said lamp supports 8. The said lamp supports8 are pivotally mounted at 11 to an outwardly extending bracket member12 integral with the hood portion 13 of an automobile.

It will be observed that in operation, by

reason of the fixed position of the forwardly of the curve or turn beingmade by the automobile to which my device is attached. Hence the upperends of said frame, being pivotally mounted to rearwardly extending rods9, which, being fixedly mounted to the lamp supports 8, will turn saidsupports and the lamp mounted thereon inthe direction in which theautomobile is proceeding.

The utility, adaptability, and advantages of my improved form ofautomatic dirigible light supportsjbeing obviouslyapparent, it tofurther enlarge upon the Having now new and useful features of myinvention, I do not limit myself to the shape of certain parts where theshape is not essential, nor do I restrict myself to the exact details ofconstruction shown and described, but mean and intend 'toclaim allequivalents and variations thereofnot departing in principle from myinvention andfalling within the purview of the appended claim.

What I claim as my invention and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

In a dirigible lamp for automobiles, the combination with a forwardaxle, pivots at the sides of the axle for mounting the wheels of anautomobile, and a hood for the autodescribed and pointed out the end ofthe cross -mobile projecting forwardly from the axle, connecting thefront ends of both sets of of arms extending forwardly from saidpivarms. a ots and beyond the front line of the hood, a In testimonywhereof I affix my signature bracket carried, on each side of the hood,1n presence of tWo Witnesses. V 5 lamp holders oscillatable in saidbrackets, JAMES KENDRICK.

arms extending forwardly from said lamp Witnesses: holders along theside of the hood, and a V BAq Y, rigid vertical braced frameworkpivot'ally EZRA OVENELL.

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